BTW 2010 Calendar of Events
For the full calendar of Scottish Tourism Week events and seminars visit Scottish Tourism Forum.
Wednesday 17 March 2010
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Best of Britain & Ireland Travel Trade Forum
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Grand Hall, Olympia London |
Time: |
9.30-17.00 |
Contact Name: |
Melissa Saunders |
Organisation: |
BoB Events Ltd |
Telephone Number: |
020 7424 7890 |
Email Address: |
melissa@bobevents.co.uk |
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Exhibition |
Audience: |
Travel Trade |
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Building on its 2009 success, Best of Britain & Ireland Travel Trade Forum will bring together an exclusive, trade-only audience of domestic travel professionals from across the industry at London’s Olympia, Wednesday 17th – Thursday 18th March 2010.
As the essential annual industry showcase, the event offers unrivalled opportunities to:
* Secure new business and develop existing relationships with an extensive range of over 330 exhibitors.
* Discover the latest industry developments, source new ideas and form strategic partnerships.
* Network with your counterparts from across the travel industry.
* Listen to innovative and frank debates, participate in workshops with major industry players.
* Find inspiration from invaluable seminars and new product on the show floor.
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Best of Britain & Ireland Travel Trade Forum
Venue: |
Grand Hall, Olympia London |
Time: |
10.00 |
Contact Name: |
Melissa Saunders |
Organisation: |
BoB Events Ltd |
Telephone Number: |
020 7424 7890 |
Email Address: |
melissa@bobevents.co.uk |
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Category: |
Launch |
Audience: |
Travel Trade |
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Opening ceremony.
The official launch of the Travel Trade Event of the Year and the highlight of British Tourism Week. Senior British and Irish ministers will open the 2010 Best of Britain & Ireland Trade Forum. |
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Venue: |
Grand Hall, Olympia London |
Time: |
11.00 |
Contact Name: |
Melissa Saunders |
Organisation: |
BoB Events Ltd |
Telephone Number: |
020 7424 7890 |
Email Address: |
melissa@bobevents.co.uk |
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Category: |
Conference |
Audience: |
Travel Trade |
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Your chance to quiz political leaders in the crucial run-up to the general election.
Panelists: Rt Hon Margaret Hodge MBE, MP, Minister for Culture, Creative Industries & Tourism; Don Foster MP, Shadow Secretary of State, Liberal Democrats; John Lewis OBE, Chair, Conservative Tourism Taskforce; and Martin Cullen, Irish Minister for Arts, Sports and Tourism. Chaired by Bernard Donoghue, Head of Government and Public Affairs, VisitBritain. |
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Venue: |
Grand Hall, Olympia London |
Time: |
13.00 |
Contact Name: |
Melissa Saunders |
Organisation: |
BoB Events Ltd |
Telephone Number: |
020 7424 7890 |
Email Address: |
melissa@bobevents.co.uk |
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Category: |
Other |
Audience: |
Travel Trade |
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A chance for everyone to relax for 20 minutes with a short and lively celebration of Irish music, song and dance. |
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Venue: |
Grand Hall, Olympia London |
Time: |
14.30 |
Contact Name: |
Melissa Saunders |
Organisation: |
BoB Events Ltd |
Telephone Number: |
020 7424 7890 |
Email Address: |
melissa@bobevents.co.uk |
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Category: |
Conference |
Audience: |
Travel Trade |
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A concept that’s very familiar across Europe, but relatively unknown in the UK.
A panel of holiday industry leaders: Naomi Woodstock from Bourne Leisure and John McDonald, Director of the Family Holiday Association explain its importance and how different sectors of the tourism industry can benefit from being involved. |
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Website masterclass for coach operators
Venue: |
Grand Hall, Olympia London |
Time: |
11.15 - 11.45 |
Contact Name: |
Melissa Saunders |
Organisation: |
BoB Events Ltd |
Telephone Number: |
020 7424 7890 |
Email Address: |
melissa@bobevents.co.uk |
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Category: |
Conference |
Audience: |
Travel Trade |
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The TAS Partnership's Chris Cheek gives coach operators an onsight into how to maximise their web presence. He gives examples of low-cost solutions, maximising search engine effectiveness and how to avoid the many pitfalls for the unwary web newcomer. A must for all coach operators looking to build an essential website for their business. |
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A GTO’s liability issues – how to cover yourself
Venue: |
Grand Hall, Olympia London |
Time: |
14.45 - 15.15 |
Contact Name: |
Melissa Saunders |
Organisation: |
BoB Events Ltd |
Telephone Number: |
020 7424 7890 |
Email Address: |
melissa@bobevents.co.uk |
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Category: |
Conference |
Audience: |
Travel Trade |
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A seminar on how to best insure against the possible liabilities incurred in the role of group travel organiser.
Speakers: Paul Harrison, Belmont International.
Insurance; Liam Barry, Hiscox Insurance. |
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The Best of Sustainable Tourism in Britain and Ireland
Venue: |
Grand Hall, Olympia London |
Time: |
12.00 – 13.00 |
Contact Name: |
Melissa Saunders |
Organisation: |
BoB Events Ltd |
Telephone Number: |
020 7424 7890 |
Email Address: |
melissa@bobevents.co.uk |
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Category: |
Launch |
Audience: |
Travel Trade |
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To open the Sustainable Tourism Suite 2010, this session looks at the past, present and future of sustainable tourism Britain and Ireland. We'll hear about the industry innovations that are helping to reduce the environmental and social impact of tourism and the people who are creating ways to package the sustainable holidays of the future.
This session will include a drop-in surgery hosted by the national tourism bodies. Come and talk to them about introducing and improving sustainability practices within your tourism business.
Speakers: Philip Riddle, Chief Executive, VisitScotland; Martin Carey, Mourne Heritage Trust; Stephen Bristow MBE, Green Wood Forest Park, Gwynned; Carol Gleeson, The Burren Connect Project; and Manda Brookman, CoaST. |
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UK Nature-based tourism: the market opportunity?
Venue: |
Grand Hall, Olympia London |
Time: |
13.30 – 14.30 |
Contact Name: |
Melissa Saunders |
Organisation: |
BoB Events Ltd |
Telephone Number: |
020 7424 7890 |
Email Address: |
melissa@bobevents.co.uk |
Website: |
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Category: |
Conference |
Audience: |
Travel Trade |
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Geared at coach operators and group organisers, this session will help define what is meant by nature tourism and what are the barriers and opportunities of accessing this growing market in the UK and Ireland.
Speakers: Duncan Mackay, Natural England; Sally Dowden, Speyside Wildlife and Wild Scotland; Helen Noble, Causeway Coast & Glens Heritage Trust. |
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Marketing your sustainability credentials: lessons and ideas. Followed by LDA awards.
Venue: |
Grand Hall, Olympia London |
Time: |
15.00 – 17.00 |
Contact Name: |
Melissa Saunders |
Organisation: |
BoB Events Ltd |
Telephone Number: |
020 7424 7890 |
Email Address: |
melissa@bobevents.co.uk |
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Category: |
Conference |
Audience: |
Travel Trade |
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This interactive workshop will be led by Dr Xavier Font of The International Centre for Responsible Tourism, Leeds Metropolitan University. It will help participants to gather ideas and focus on ways to create effective messages around sustainability including case studies for attractions and accommodation providers. |
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Sustainable Tourism Networking Event
Venue: |
Grand Hall, Olympia London |
Time: |
From 17.30 |
Contact Name: |
Melissa Saunders |
Organisation: |
BoB Events Ltd |
Telephone Number: |
020 7424 7890 |
Email Address: |
melissa@bobevents.co.uk |
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Reception |
Audience: |
Travel Trade |
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Hosted by the national tourist boards of Britain and Ireland. Please join us at the Hand and Flower Pub from 5.30pm.
Venue: Function Room, Hand and Flower Pub, 1 Hammersmith Road, Kensington Olympia, London, W14 8XJ. Tel. 020 7371 4105. The Hand and Flower Pub is located just opposite the Olympia Exhibition Centre. As you exit Olympia Tube Station turn left along Olympia Way and you will see the venue on the corner on the main road. The function room is located upstairs. |
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Fish and Trips -voyage round our coast
Venue: |
BOBI Olympia |
Time: |
Throughout the day |
Contact Name: |
Julie Tan |
Organisation: |
Guild of Registered Tourist Guides |
Telephone Number: |
020 7403 1115 |
Email Address: |
guild@blue-badge.org.uk |
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Guided Tour/Walk |
Audience: |
All |
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Explore the amazing views at the edge of our islands. Learn about the newly accessible coastal footpath and cast your net into the sea to sample the fish caught around our shores. South West Blue Badge Guide Chrissie Le Marchant brings the traditional seaside holiday bang up to date. |
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Mountains, Merlin and Mystery – Celtic countryside
Venue: |
BOBI |
Time: |
Throughout the day |
Contact Name: |
Julie Tan |
Organisation: |
Guild of Registered Tourist Guides |
Telephone Number: |
020 7403 1115 |
Email Address: |
guild@blue-badge.org.uk |
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Category: |
Guided Tour/Walk |
Audience: |
All |
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Stone circles, mist-covered mountains, legendary heroes and scenery to set your soul free. You won’t need Giant’s Footsteps to follow Cornish Blue Badge Guide Janie Dymock from John o’ Groats to Lands End via Wales and Ireland.
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England’s Green and Pleasant land
Venue: |
BOBI |
Time: |
Throughout the day |
Contact Name: |
Julie Tan |
Organisation: |
Guild of Registererd Tourist Guides |
Telephone Number: |
020 7403 1115 |
Email Address: |
guild@blue-badge.org.uk |
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Category: |
Guided Tour/Walk |
Audience: |
All |
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The hills and dales, ups and downs, fells and moors, and the rivers running through them – breathe in some fresh air as Heart of England Blue Badge Guide Ian Jelf reveals his favourite places.
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Spoon with a View – fabulous fare from fantastic places
Venue: |
BOBI |
Time: |
Throughout the day |
Contact Name: |
Julie Tan |
Organisation: |
Guild of Registered Tourist Guides |
Telephone Number: |
020 7403 1115 |
Email Address: |
guild@blue-badge.org.uk |
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Category: |
Guided Tour/Walk |
Audience: |
All |
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The perfect spot to sip a scotch overlooking the West Highland Way? Sausage wars between Lincolnshire and Cumbria? The Cherry Ripe trail in Kent and the best National Trust afternoon teas? Geordie Blue Badge Guide Laura Rhodes brings you the answers with a walk bursting with flavours.
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Bricks and Slaughter – if walls could talk
Venue: |
BOBI |
Time: |
Throughout the day |
Contact Name: |
Julie Tan |
Organisation: |
Guild of Registered Tourist Guides |
Telephone Number: |
020 7403 1115 |
Email Address: |
guild@blue-badge.org.uk |
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Category: |
Guided Tour/Walk |
Audience: |
All |
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London Blue Badge Guide Clarissa Fell brings to life foul deeds from our violent history with tales of executions, murders, battles and ghosts. By the end of this walk you’ll “remember, remember” to avoid the Scavenger’s Daughter and watch out for the great bear and flying hornet’s nests.
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High and Mighty –the buildings of Britain
Venue: |
BOBI |
Time: |
Throughout the day |
Contact Name: |
Julie Tan |
Organisation: |
Guild of Registered Tourist Guides |
Telephone Number: |
020 7403 1115 |
Email Address: |
guild@blue-badge.org.uk |
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Category: |
Guided Tour/Walk |
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All |
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They come in stone, brick, glass, steel and straw. Towers, bridges, palaces, observatories, cathedrals and even a Taj Mahal. It’s definitely not grim up north on a guided walk with Manchester Blue Badge Guide Sue Grimditch.
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Venue: |
BOBI |
Time: |
Throughout the day |
Contact Name: |
Julie Tan |
Organisation: |
Guild of Registered Tourist Guides |
Telephone Number: |
020 7403 1115 |
Email Address: |
guild@blue-badge.org.uk |
Website: |
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Category: |
Guided Tour/Walk |
Audience: |
All |
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We all need a little luxury in our lives. It’s a tough job but someone had to research the luxury BOBI guided walk. Blue Badge Guide Donna Nathan will share the secrets of where to find sumptuous hotels, hand made chocolates, fine wines and whiskies - all the ingredients you need to create special personal experiences and indulge in the very best of Britain and Ireland.
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Mud, sweat and beers -sports for all sorts
Venue: |
BoBI, Olympia |
Time: |
Throughout the day |
Contact Name: |
Guild of Registered Tourist Guides |
Organisation: |
Guild of Registered Tourist Guides |
Telephone Number: |
020 7403 1115 |
Email Address: |
guild@blue-badge.org.uk |
Website: |
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Category: |
Guided Tour/Walk |
Audience: |
All |
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Active spectator, adrenaline junkie or an armchair enthusiast: we have something for everybody on our free guided walk of the active theme stands. Energetic Londoner and Blue Badge Guide Andy Rashleigh is keen to tempt you off your sofa! |
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